ABSTRACT
This project is an effort directed
towards evaluating the effectiveness of revenue generation in local government
in Nigeria. The purpose was to know how effective • revenue generation is in
local governments. Also, to investigate the wide spread of v corruption and
poor condition of service, lack of qualified personnel in the municipal. In
attempting to achieve the objectives of this research, the survey method was
adopted to obtain data. Data were gathered through the use of questionnaires
and oral interview in order to get the opinion of the council workers. Such
data collected were appropriately analyzed using simple percentages and the
hypotheses formulated were tested using chisquare method of analysis. Based on
the result, some findings were made: It was discovered that revenue generation
in Owerri municipal is effective. It was also discovered that sources adopted
to arouse the co-operation of citizens towards revenue generation was
effective. It was discovered that there were no untapped resources in the area.
Furthermore, it was discovered that the system lacked proper internal control,
poor personnel, lack of accountability. Based on these findings,
recommendations were made. Adequate and efficient internal control system
should be put in place. Also, capable and honest revenue collectors should be
employed while employment should be made on merit. These recommendations were
made to help in improving the situations in the local government.
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N., IGBO. "Effectiveness Of Revenue Generation In Local Government In Nigeria (A Study Of Owerri Municipal Local Government) " Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 01 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effectiveness-of-revenue-generation-in-local-government-in-nigeria-a-study-of-owerri-municipal-local-government-7-2